As many of our partners know, the submission process for BookBub Featured Deals is a competitive one, and we know it can be frustrating to apply and not be selected. If you’ve been applying for a Featured Deal for one (or more) of your books and have yet to have your book … [Read more...]
Backlist Marketing
Don’t let your backlist books get dusty on the shelf! Learn the tips and tricks of backlist marketing to boost sales.
Do Free Book Promotions Still Work?
I was about 12 when my hair went from entirely straight to very, very frizzy. It had become curly, but no one in my family recognized that yet. My 10-year-old brother, however, knew I had a problem. Kids at school had begun to mock me for my halo of frizz. So when, at the … [Read more...]
BookBub Trend Watch 2025: Tropes Readers Love in 11 Categories
What have BookBub readers been most interested in lately? There’s no one better to answer this question than our editors, so they’ve compiled a list of trends that are working well right now across a variety of categories, from romances to thrillers and beyond. Read on to … [Read more...]
How BookBub Editors Write Featured Deals Blurbs
When your book gets selected for a Featured Deal, BookBub editors will craft a blurb for your feature. You might have questions about this blurb — how do we decide what to include? What are the editors’ priorities when they put together a blurb? I’ve been writing blurbs … [Read more...]
8 Ideas to Get More Value from Your Backlist Books
You don’t need to launch a new book to create exciting marketing opportunities — your backlist can also attract new readers and engage current fans. BookBub has been proving the power of backlist marketing for over a decade by helping older books find thousands of new … [Read more...]
21 Ways Authors Use Reader Magnets to Grow Subscribers
An email newsletter is one of the most important marketing tools authors have to contact their readers. How can you convert more of your author website visitors to newsletter subscribers? One popular strategy is to offer a reader magnet. A reader magnet is a digital … [Read more...]
How an Author Perfected the Art of Advertising Free Discounts
Limited-time discounts are among the most popular types of promotions authors advertise. This is a strategy we often encourage our partners to try — BookBub Ads is a great platform for reaching readers specifically looking for deals! In this post, we explore how to use … [Read more...]
How Promo Stacking Helps Authors Hit Bestseller Lists
Becoming a bestseller is no easy feat — there’s no magic formula for hitting a list, and the criteria or sales volume it takes are subject to change. But with a coordinated strategy, it’s not outside the realm of possibility. We’ve seen several authors successfully hit … [Read more...]
How to Know When a Book Cover Is Killing Your Sales
Poor cover design is one of the most common reasons for low book sales. According to a recent survey, 57% of Americans buy books (and 80% avoid books) solely based on their covers. A book cover should immediately grab attention, convey the genre, and entice readers to … [Read more...]
BookBub Trends: Tropes Readers Love in Speculative Fiction
BookBub has several Featured Deals categories that fall under the speculative fiction umbrella. You may find yourself wondering not only which category is the best fit for your book, but also how to maximize your chances of getting selected for a Featured Deal based on what … [Read more...]
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